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UNIT 8　GREEN LIVING
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
Nowadays,more and more emphasis is being placed on a building’s “green” certification.On Earth Day,we can look through four noteworthy green buildings from around the world.
One Central Park (Sydney,Australia)
A park at the foot of the building literally continues up the structure,with 250 species of Australian plants and flowers covering One Central Park.An architectural website says it has 25% less energy consumption compared with a conventional building of its size.
Shanghai Tower (Shanghai,China)
Shanghai Tower has a transparent second skin wrapped around the building,which creates a zone of captured air that serves as natural ventilation (通风),reducing energy costs.Besides,270 wind devices incorporated into the right side power its outside lights.
Marco Polo Tower (Hamburg,Germany)
Each floor of Marco Polo Tower is turned a few degrees away from the one below,around an axis (轴线).This allows for recessed (嵌入式的) buildings that protect residents from direct sun.This tower also includes many other green features.There is a heat exchanger on the roof that turns warm air into a cooling system.And the natural ventilation can make residents sleep soundly without being disrupted by outside noise.
Torre Reforma (Mexico City,Mexico)
Torre Reforma rises to 807 feet and stands tall on energy-saving measures,too.The tower’s slimness maximises the amount of natural light let in,which in turn cuts down on the need for electric lights.And when the weather permits,controls can automatically open windows to let air in.
(　　)1.What do we know about One Central Park
A.It makes full use of solar energy. B.It uses a great cooling system.
C.It has many plants and flowers. D.It has self-control windows.
(　　)2.What do the Shanghai Tower and Marco Polo Tower have in common
A.They are naturally ventilated. B.They are both transparent.
C.They generate electricity by wind. D.They harvest energy from sunshine.
(　　)3.Where can the text be found
A.In science fiction. B.In an architectural magazine.
C.In an autobiography. D.In a weather report.
B
(2025·河北一模)
　　In the summer of 2015,Emily Parker,a young environmental enthusiast,travelled to the coast of California with her family to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation.She was excited to spend time by the ocean,swimming and basking in the sun.However,as she walked along the shore,she was astonished to see piles of plastic bottles,broken fishing nets,and discarded wrappers along the sand.The once beautiful beach was littered with trash,and this made Emily’s heart sink.
Emily had always cared about the environment,but seeing the pollution up close made her realise just how serious the problem had become.It was not only ruining her vacation but also endangering the marine life she loved.She thought of the turtles that might mistake plastic for food,or the seabirds that could get trapped in the nets.She knew she had to do something about it.
After returning home,Emily decided to take action.She began volunteering at local beach clean-up campaigns every weekend,picking up trash and raising awareness about the danger of ocean pollution.She encouraged her friends,family,and classmates to join her,and soon,a small group of dedicated volunteers formed.They organised monthly clean-up campaigns and started educating the community about reducing plastic waste.
But Emily didn’t stop there.Realising that the problem was far too big for just a small group to handle,she created a non-profit organisation called “Ocean’s Hope”.The organisation’s mission was to raise awareness about plastic pollution,organise global beach clean-up campaigns,and collaborate with businesses to reduce plastic packaging.Emily’s passion for the ocean grew stronger,and she worked tirelessly to inspire others.
Today,“Ocean’s Hope” has become a global movement.Volunteers from all over the world participated in clean-up campaigns,and companies began adopting more sustainable practices. Emily’s dream of a cleaner and safer ocean was becoming a reality.
(　　)4.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to
A.The endangered wildlife. B.Emily’s expectation.
C.The beach’s transformation. D.The weather conditions.
(　　)5.What led Emily to take action
A.Her love for rare sea animals. B.The desire to enjoy her vacation.
C.Her family’s concern for marine life. D.The realisation of pollution’s impact.
(　　)6.What did Emily do to get others involved
A.She sought advice from experts.
B.She motivated those around her.
C.She created a profitable organisation.
D.She travelled abroad to give speeches.
(　　)7.Which of the following can best describe Emily
A.Ambitious and strong-willed. B.Committed and open-minded.
C.Generous and well-educated. D.Determined and hard-hearted.
Ⅱ.七选五
Open an app at your smart phone and scan the bar code on the garbage can.When you throw garbage into the garbage can,it will show the weight of the garbage and the points you can get from doing so.1.　　　 It will become more popular in the future.Yes,we are talking about the smart garbage can.
2.　　　The environmental problems have become constant headaches in the development of those cities.Encouraging garbage classification has become an effective way.
In some cities,a variety of multifunctional smart garbage cans are being put into use.In Beijing,for example,a smart garbage can is equipped with an LED screen,which not only shows national policies on garbage classification but also shows the correct steps for garbage sorting.It can also calculate the weight of the garbage and the accumulated points one can get.They can be traded for some articles of daily use.3.　　　 Its body is actually a screen.It is equipped with some internal sensors.When people throw garbage into it,the internal sensors can automatically tell the types of the garbage.Meanwhile,people can see how to deal with them.4.　　　
Garbage disposal is a small issue that involves everybody each day.However,it is also a big issue.5.　　　 With smart garbage cans in our daily life,the idea of garbage sorting will become more established.Our dream of building a greener and more beautiful China will come true so long as we start to make small changes right now.
A.Garbage sorting has been a new fashion.
B.Another kind of garbage can is even smarter.
C.It is no wonder that residents cheered for their presence.
D.Such a way of handling garbage has appeared in some cities.
E.It will affect China’s transformation towards green development.
F.Over 200 million tons of garbage is produced each year in some cities.
G.The good habit of garbage classification can improve the living environment.
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
It is a remarkable achievement for the young innovators.Victoria Ou and Justin Huang,both students from Texas,have developed a pioneering device that uses ultrasound (超声波) technology to filter out (过滤) harmful micro-plastics from water.
Their invention has earned them the honoured Gordon E.Moore Award at a well-known annual competition held by the Society for Science,a non-profit organisation based in Washington, D.C.
Micro-plastics,resulting from the breakdown of plastic waste,are common pollutants that can be found in water sources,food supplies,and even the human bloodstream.To solve this critical environmental and public health problem,Ou and Huang invented their device,which employs a novel ultrasound filtration system to effectively remove these particles from water.
The device uses the power of acoustic (声音的) radiation force generated (产生) by ultrasound.When water containing micro-plastics passes through the system,this force prevents the particles from passing,resulting in micro-plastic-free water.
Their device demonstrated impressive efficiency during testing,achieving filtration rates of 84-94% for micro-plastics at flow rates of 10,20,and 40 ml/minute in a single-stage setup.In a two-stage arrangement,the efficiency increased to 94-96%.Additionally,the system proved effective in filtering micro-plastics from laundry water and managing micro-plastic build-up in highly concentrated or large volumes of water.
“This is the first year we’ve done this,” Huang said.“If we could refine this—maybe use more professional equipment,maybe go to a lab instead of testing from our home—we could really improve our device and get it ready for large-scale manufacturing.”
(　　)1.Which of the following can best describe Victoria Ou and Justin Huang
A.Humorous and patient. B.Cool-minded and well-behaved.
C.Responsible and eco-minded. D.Ambitious and self-disciplined.
(　　)2.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A.The harm of micro-plastics.
B.The operational principle of the device.
C.The expense of the device.
D.The spread of micro-plastics.
(　　)3.How does the author show the efficiency of the device
A.By listing the data. B.By stating arguments.
C.By analysing the cause and effect. D.By making surveys.
(　　)4.What can we know from Justin Huang’s words in the last paragraph
A.The device has been massively made.
B.The device is conducted in the lab.
C.The device has been successfully tested.
D.The device needs more improvement.
B
Since the African Union first launched Great Green Wall in 2007,the initiative has struggled to make headway.Made up of local efforts across 11 countries,it has reached just 16% of its overall goal.But the project,estimated by analysts to cost at least $30 billion,got a major boost:a union of international development banks and governments would provide substantial funding.
Environmental restoration and community development specialists welcome the news.But many are also apprehensive.In recent years,research by ecologists and social scientists has shown that many forestry projects in Africa have failed because they didn’t adequately address fundamental social and ecological issues.
The project leaders often planted species in places where they didn’t belong,and did little to help the young trees survive.“Tree planting is often viewed as the simple act of digging a hole,” forest scientist Karen Holl said.“But this short-term view has resulted in large quantities of money being spent on efforts that have failed almost entirely.”
In Africa,the adoption of one approach called Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR),is credited with regreening a notable portion of the Sahel.The low-cost restoration technique took off in Niger in the 1980s and has since spread to other nations.It relies on farmers to protect and nurture trees that grow from existing root systems and seeds in the soil.Over decades,FMNR has led to greater tree cover and other ecological benefits,such as higher soil carbon content,researchers have found.
But many efforts,particularly those not led by local communities,stumble (蹒跚而行).Newly planted trees can die of neglect when planners don’t engage communities in discussions about which species to plant from the start,as well as whether residents are willing and able to provide the water,fertiliser,and protection from grazing animals that trees need.“The farmers are often busy and have their own priorities; they will not manage trees that they do not value,” forest specialist Abayneh Derero wrote in a study.
(　　)5.What was the good news for Great Green Wall
A.It would get more funds. B.It would be completed soon.
C.More countries would build it. D.More scientists would study it.
(　　)6.What should the forestry project leaders do to get success
A.Address their own issues properly.
B.Help young African people survive.
C.Act according to the local conditions.
D.Learn how to dig holes and plant trees.
(　　)7.Why is FMNR mentioned in the text
A.To analyse a different reason. B.To offer a practicable solution.
C.To present a social background. D.To explain a similar phenomenon.
(　　)8.What does the last paragraph stress about the forestry project
A.It’s vital to protect trees from animals.
B.The farmers have their own priorities.
C.The residents’ abilities need developing.
D.Local people’s involvement is important.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Damon Carson calls himself a matchmaker (媒人) of the never-ending waste of American society,trying not to pair people with people,but things with people.
In the late 1990s,Carson was on the break from a business school in Vail,Colorado,when he
　1　 the vast world of waste.He began 　2　 creating a secondhand company that would sell old 　3　 and keep them out of being 　4　.As a result,in 2010,his company,Repurposed Materials 　5　.
For nearly ten years,his company,Repurposed Materials,has not been looking to 　6　 the waste he gets—breaking it down to make something new—but rather finding new homes for thrown-away goods in their original 　7　.
Carson,a husband and father of three adult children,is far from 　8　.Frugal (节俭的) is how he describes himself.The clothes he’s wearing all came from a(n) 　9　 shop;his truck was bought with 290,000 kilometres driven.
“Why break something down,why melt something down,if it still has　10　 ” he asks.An old oil-field pipe might be melted down and turned into a car bumper,but it still takes an amount of 　11　 to finish the complete change.Why not leave it as a steel pipe Why not turn it into a
　12　 post (杆、柱) on a farm The only cost is 　13　.
American industrial facilities create and 　14　 about 7.6 billion tons of unwanted industrial materials every year.For the moment,Carson’s unique business finds new 　15　 for millions of kilograms of industrial waste every year.
(　　)1.A.created B.consumed C.discovered D.used
(　　)2.A.thinking about B.protesting against
C.objecting to D.complaining of
(　　)3.A.animals B.materials C.wine D.antiques
(　　)4.A.eaten B.killed C.wasted D.drunk
(　　)5.A.boomed B.broke C.failed D.appeared
(　　)6.A.sell B.donate C.abandon D.recycle
(　　)7.A.areas B.forms C.factories D.ways
(　　)8.A.young B.wealthy C.generous D.wasteful
(　　)9.A.charity B.online C.brand D.chain
(　　)10.A.cost B.strength C.value D.shape
(　　)11.A.power B.water C.courage D.time
(　　)12.A.wood B.plastic C.bamboo D.fence
(　　)13.A.purchase B.transport C.design D.manufacture
(　　)14.A.destroy B.distribute C.throw D.replace
(　　)15.A.lives B.colours C.companions D.surfacesUNIT 8　GREEN LIVING
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
Nowadays,more and more emphasis is being placed on a building’s “green” certification.On Earth Day,we can look through four noteworthy green buildings from around the world.
One Central Park (Sydney,Australia)
A park at the foot of the building literally continues up the structure,with 250 species of Australian plants and flowers covering One Central Park.An architectural website says it has 25% less energy consumption compared with a conventional building of its size.
Shanghai Tower (Shanghai,China)
Shanghai Tower has a transparent second skin wrapped around the building,which creates a zone of captured air that serves as natural ventilation (通风),reducing energy costs.Besides,270 wind devices incorporated into the right side power its outside lights.
Marco Polo Tower (Hamburg,Germany)
Each floor of Marco Polo Tower is turned a few degrees away from the one below,around an axis (轴线).This allows for recessed (嵌入式的) buildings that protect residents from direct sun.This tower also includes many other green features.There is a heat exchanger on the roof that turns warm air into a cooling system.And the natural ventilation can make residents sleep soundly without being disrupted by outside noise.
Torre Reforma (Mexico City,Mexico)
Torre Reforma rises to 807 feet and stands tall on energy-saving measures,too.The tower’s slimness maximises the amount of natural light let in,which in turn cuts down on the need for electric lights.And when the weather permits,controls can automatically open windows to let air in.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四座值得关注的绿色建筑。
(　　)1.What do we know about One Central Park
A.It makes full use of solar energy.
B.It uses a great cooling system.
C.It has many plants and flowers.
D.It has self-control windows.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据One Central Park (Sydney,Australia)部分中的“A park at the foot...covering One Central Park.”可知,One Central Park有许多植物和花卉。故选C。
(　　)2.What do the Shanghai Tower and Marco Polo Tower have in common
A.They are naturally ventilated.
B.They are both transparent.
C.They generate electricity by wind.
D.They harvest energy from sunshine.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Shanghai Tower (Shanghai,China)部分中的“Shanghai Tower has...natural ventilation (通风),reducing energy costs.”以及Marco Polo Tower (Hamburg,Germany)部分中的“And the natural ventilation can make residents sleep soundly without being disrupted by outside noise.”可知,Shanghai Tower和Marco Polo Tower的共同点是它们都是自然通风的。故选A。
(　　)3.Where can the text be found
A.In science fiction.
B.In an architectural magazine.
C.In an autobiography.
D.In a weather report.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,本文主要介绍了四座值得关注的绿色建筑,由此推测文章可能出自一本建筑杂志。故选B。
B
(2025·河北一模)
　　In the summer of 2015,Emily Parker,a young environmental enthusiast,travelled to the coast of California with her family to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation.She was excited to spend time by the ocean,swimming and basking in the sun.However,as she walked along the shore,she was astonished to see piles of plastic bottles,broken fishing nets,and discarded wrappers along the sand.The once beautiful beach was littered with trash,and this made Emily’s heart sink.
Emily had always cared about the environment,but seeing the pollution up close made her realise just how serious the problem had become.It was not only ruining her vacation but also endangering the marine life she loved.She thought of the turtles that might mistake plastic for food,or the seabirds that could get trapped in the nets.She knew she had to do something about it.
After returning home,Emily decided to take action.She began volunteering at local beach clean-up campaigns every weekend,picking up trash and raising awareness about the danger of ocean pollution.She encouraged her friends,family,and classmates to join her,and soon,a small group of dedicated volunteers formed.They organised monthly clean-up campaigns and started educating the community about reducing plastic waste.
But Emily didn’t stop there.Realising that the problem was far too big for just a small group to handle,she created a non-profit organisation called “Ocean’s Hope”.The organisation’s mission was to raise awareness about plastic pollution,organise global beach clean-up campaigns,and collaborate with businesses to reduce plastic packaging.Emily’s passion for the ocean grew stronger,and she worked tirelessly to inspire others.
Today,“Ocean’s Hope” has become a global movement.Volunteers from all over the world participated in clean-up campaigns,and companies began adopting more sustainable practices.Emily’s dream of a cleaner and safer ocean was becoming a reality.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了年轻的环保爱好者艾米丽·帕克2015年在加利福尼亚海岸目睹海滩污染后,从个人参与海滩清理,到成立非营利组织“海洋的希望”,最终使其发展为全球运动,逐步实现让海洋变得更清洁、更安全的梦想的故事。
(　　)4.What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to
A.The endangered wildlife.
B.Emily’s expectation.
C.The beach’s transformation.
D.The weather conditions.
【答案】 C
【解析】 代词指代题。根据第一段内容可知,“this”指代上文的“The once beautiful beach was littered with trash”,即海滩从美丽到被污染的转变。因此,“this”指代的是海滩的变化。故选C。
(　　)5.What led Emily to take action
A.Her love for rare sea animals.
B.The desire to enjoy her vacation.
C.Her family’s concern for marine life.
D.The realisation of pollution’s impact.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,艾米丽意识到污染问题的严重性,并想到污染对海洋生物的危害,这促使她采取行动。故选D。
(　　)6.What did Emily do to get others involved
A.She sought advice from experts.
B.She motivated those around her.
C.She created a profitable organisation.
D.She travelled abroad to give speeches.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She encouraged her friends,family,and classmates to join her”可知,艾米丽鼓励朋友、家人和同学加入她,即激励身边的人。故选B。
(　　)7.Which of the following can best describe Emily
A.Ambitious and strong-willed.
B.Committed and open-minded.
C.Generous and well-educated.
D.Determined and hard-hearted.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。通读全文可知,艾米丽从参与海滩清理到创建全球性组织“Ocean’s Hope”,体现出了她是有雄心的;她坚持多年并推动全球行动,表明她是意志坚定的。故选A。
Ⅱ.七选五
Open an app at your smart phone and scan the bar code on the garbage can.When you throw garbage into the garbage can,it will show the weight of the garbage and the points you can get from doing so.1.　　　 It will become more popular in the future.Yes,we are talking about the smart garbage can.
2.　　　The environmental problems have become constant headaches in the development of those cities.Encouraging garbage classification has become an effective way.
In some cities,a variety of multifunctional smart garbage cans are being put into use.In Beijing,for example,a smart garbage can is equipped with an LED screen,which not only shows national policies on garbage classification but also shows the correct steps for garbage sorting.It can also calculate the weight of the garbage and the accumulated points one can get.They can be traded for some articles of daily use.3.　　　 Its body is actually a screen.It is equipped with some internal sensors.When people throw garbage into it,the internal sensors can automatically tell the types of the garbage.Meanwhile,people can see how to deal with them.4.　　　
Garbage disposal is a small issue that involves everybody each day.However,it is also a big issue.5.　　　 With smart garbage cans in our daily life,the idea of garbage sorting will become more established.Our dream of building a greener and more beautiful China will come true so long as we start to make small changes right now.
A.Garbage sorting has been a new fashion.
B.Another kind of garbage can is even smarter.
C.It is no wonder that residents cheered for their presence.
D.Such a way of handling garbage has appeared in some cities.
E.It will affect China’s transformation towards green development.
F.Over 200 million tons of garbage is produced each year in some cities.
G.The good habit of garbage classification can improve the living environment.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了智能垃圾桶在城市成功试用,这将有助于中国向绿色环保发展转型。
1.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“Open an app at your...you can get from doing so.”可知,空前讲扫码扔垃圾得积分的方式,D项中的“Such a way of handling garbage”与之呼应。故选D。
2.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据下文“The environmental problems...has become an effective way.”可知,F项与下文的令人头疼的环境问题相呼应。故选F。
3.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据第三段首句可知,各种智能垃圾桶正在被投入使用,空前介绍了装有LED屏幕的垃圾桶,空后介绍了装有感应器的垃圾桶,是更加智能的。B项符合语境。故选B。
4.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据第三段的内容以及空前一句中的“people”可知,前面讲了智能垃圾桶的设置给人们带来的便利,所以该空应为人们对它们的出现给予的评价。C项符合语境。故选C。
5.【答案】 E
【解析】 空前讲垃圾处理也是个大问题,本空应该对其作进一步解释。E项给出了具体的理由,可承接上句;同时与下文中的“a greener and more beautiful China”相呼应。故选E。
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
It is a remarkable achievement for the young innovators.Victoria Ou and Justin Huang,both students from Texas,have developed a pioneering device that uses ultrasound (超声波) technology to filter out (过滤) harmful micro-plastics from water.
Their invention has earned them the honoured Gordon E.Moore Award at a well-known annual competition held by the Society for Science,a non-profit organisation based in Washington,D.C.
Micro-plastics,resulting from the breakdown of plastic waste,are common pollutants that can be found in water sources,food supplies,and even the human bloodstream.To solve this critical environmental and public health problem,Ou and Huang invented their device,which employs a novel ultrasound filtration system to effectively remove these particles from water.
The device uses the power of acoustic (声音的) radiation force generated (产生) by ultrasound.When water containing micro-plastics passes through the system,this force prevents the particles from passing,resulting in micro-plastic-free water.
Their device demonstrated impressive efficiency during testing,achieving filtration rates of 84-94% for micro-plastics at flow rates of 10,20,and 40 ml/minute in a single-stage setup.In a two-stage arrangement,the efficiency increased to 94-96%.Additionally,the system proved effective in filtering micro-plastics from laundry water and managing micro-plastic build-up in highly concentrated or large volumes of water.
“This is the first year we’ve done this,” Huang said.“If we could refine this—maybe use more professional equipment,maybe go to a lab instead of testing from our home—we could really improve our device and get it ready for large-scale manufacturing.”
【语篇导读】 本文是新闻报道。文章报道了来自得克萨斯州的学生Victoria Ou和Justin Huang发明了一种开创性的设备,使用超声波技术过滤水中有害的微塑料。
(　　)1.Which of the following can best describe Victoria Ou and Justin Huang
A.Humorous and patient.
B.Cool-minded and well-behaved.
C.Responsible and eco-minded.
D.Ambitious and self-disciplined.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,这两个学生有环保意识,结合最后一段最后一句可知,他们对待这项事业的态度是负责的。故选C。
(　　)2.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4
A.The harm of micro-plastics.
B.The operational principle of the device.
C.The expense of the device.
D.The spread of micro-plastics.
【答案】 B
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段内容可知,这一段说明了该设备的工作原理。故选B。
(　　)3.How does the author show the efficiency of the device
A.By listing the data.
B.By stating arguments.
C.By analysing the cause and effect.
D.By making surveys.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知,作者通过列数据的方法来展示该设备的效率。故选A。
(　　)4.What can we know from Justin Huang’s words in the last paragraph
A.The device has been massively made.
B.The device is conducted in the lab.
C.The device has been successfully tested.
D.The device needs more improvement.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“we could really improve our device and get it ready for large-scale manufacturing”可知,该设备需要进一步的改进。故选D。
B
Since the African Union first launched Great Green Wall in 2007,the initiative has struggled to make headway.Made up of local efforts across 11 countries,it has reached just 16% of its overall goal.But the project,estimated by analysts to cost at least $30 billion,got a major boost:a union of international development banks and governments would provide substantial funding.
Environmental restoration and community development specialists welcome the news.But many are also apprehensive.In recent years,research by ecologists and social scientists has shown that many forestry projects in Africa have failed because they didn’t adequately address fundamental social and ecological issues.
The project leaders often planted species in places where they didn’t belong,and did little to help the young trees survive.“Tree planting is often viewed as the simple act of digging a hole,” forest scientist Karen Holl said.“But this short-term view has resulted in large quantities of money being spent on efforts that have failed almost entirely.”
In Africa,the adoption of one approach called Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR),is credited with regreening a notable portion of the Sahel.The low-cost restoration technique took off in Niger in the 1980s and has since spread to other nations.It relies on farmers to protect and nurture trees that grow from existing root systems and seeds in the soil.Over decades,FMNR has led to greater tree cover and other ecological benefits,such as higher soil carbon content,researchers have found.
But many efforts,particularly those not led by local communities,stumble (蹒跚而行).Newly planted trees can die of neglect when planners don’t engage communities in discussions about which species to plant from the start,as well as whether residents are willing and able to provide the water,fertiliser,and protection from grazing animals that trees need.“The farmers are often busy and have their own priorities; they will not manage trees that they do not value,” forest specialist Abayneh Derero wrote in a study.
【语篇导读】 本文是新闻报道。文章介绍的是非洲联盟从2007年开始发起的“绿色长城”倡议取得重大推进,并分析了该倡议进展缓慢的原因,同时提供了一个可行的解决方案。
(　　)5.What was the good news for Great Green Wall
A.It would get more funds.
B.It would be completed soon.
C.More countries would build it.
D.More scientists would study it.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But the project...provide substantial funding.”可知,国际性开发银行和政府联盟将提供大量资金给该项目。由此可知,对“绿色长城”倡议来说,好消息是会得到更多的资金。故选A。
(　　)6.What should the forestry project leaders do to get success
A.Address their own issues properly.
B.Help young African people survive.
C.Act according to the local conditions.
D.Learn how to dig holes and plant trees.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知,许多林业项目失败的原因是没有充分解决根本的社会和生态问题,结合第三段中的“The project leaders often planted species in places where they didn’t belong,and did little to help the young trees survive.”可知,项目负责人把某些种类的树种植在不适合其生长的地区,并且不采取措施帮助幼树存活,这些都导致了项目的失败。由此可知,要想取得成功,项目负责人应该了解当地的社会及生态问题,根据当地的实际情况采取行动,选择适合当地条件的物种种植。故选C。
(　　)7.Why is FMNR mentioned in the text
A.To analyse a different reason.
B.To offer a practicable solution.
C.To present a social background.
D.To explain a similar phenomenon.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知,在非洲,采用的农民管理的自然再生法使得萨赫勒地区的大部分土地成功实现重新绿化,说明这种方法对重新绿化有效,结合倒数第二段最后一句“Over decades,FMNR has led to greater...researchers have found.”可知,研究人员发现FMNR带来了更多的树木覆盖和其他生态效益,FMNR带来的生态效益与“绿色长城”项目屡遭失败形成对比,所以提到FMNR的目的是提供一个可行的解决方案。故选B。
(　　)8.What does the last paragraph stress about the forestry project
A.It’s vital to protect trees from animals.
B.The farmers have their own priorities.
C.The residents’ abilities need developing.
D.Local people’s involvement is important.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“But many efforts,particularly those not led by local communities...grazing animals that trees need.”可知,没有当地社区负责的努力都是徒劳的,没有让社区参与讨论种植哪种物种、居民不愿或无法参与其中,都会导致新种植的树木因被忽略而死亡。由此可知,最后一段强调的是当地居民的参与对林业项目的发展很重要。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Damon Carson calls himself a matchmaker (媒人) of the never-ending waste of American society,trying not to pair people with people,but things with people.
In the late 1990s,Carson was on the break from a business school in Vail,Colorado,when he 　1　 the vast world of waste.He began 　2　 creating a secondhand company that would sell old 　3　 and keep them out of being 　4　.As a result,in 2010,his company,Repurposed Materials 　5　.
For nearly ten years,his company,Repurposed Materials,has not been looking to 　6　 the waste he gets—breaking it down to make something new—but rather finding new homes for thrown-away goods in their original 　7　.
Carson,a husband and father of three adult children,is far from 　8　.Frugal (节俭的) is how he describes himself.The clothes he’s wearing all came from a(n) 　9　 shop;his truck was bought with 290,000 kilometres driven.
“Why break something down,why melt something down,if it still has　10　 ” he asks.An old oil-field pipe might be melted down and turned into a car bumper,but it still takes an amount of 　11　 to finish the complete change.Why not leave it as a steel pipe Why not turn it into a 　12　 post (杆、柱) on a farm The only cost is 　13　.
American industrial facilities create and 　14　 about 7.6 billion tons of unwanted industrial materials every year.For the moment,Carson’s unique business finds new 　15　 for millions of kilograms of industrial waste every year.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Damon Carson经营了一家公司,为一些废弃材料寻找新的归宿,从而保护环境的故事。
[语篇脉络]
(　　)1.A.created B.consumed
C.discovered D.used
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“the vast world of waste...them out of being 　4　”可知,他发现(discovered)了庞大的废弃物世界,所以才有了开一家公司的想法。故选C。
(　　)2.A.thinking about 　B.protesting against
C.objecting to 　D.complaining of
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“creating a secondhand company”可知,开一家公司是他的想法,因此空处应用“考虑(thinking about)”。故选A。
(　　)3.A.animals B.materials
C.wine D.antiques
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“Repurposed Materials...goods in their original 　7　”可知,他的公司出售旧的材料(materials)。故选B。
(　　)4.A.eaten B.killed
C.wasted D.drunk
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“sell old 　3　 and keep them out of being”可知,他的公司出售旧材料,防止它们被浪费(wasted)。故选C。
(　　)5.A.boomed B.broke
C.failed D.appeared
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“in 2010,his company,Repurposed Materials”可知,他的公司在2010年出现(appeared)了。故选D。
(　　)6.A.sell B.donate
C.abandon D.recycle
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“but rather finding new homes for thrown-away goods in their original 　7　”可知,他的公司并不回收再利用(recycle)他得到的废弃物,而是为被丢弃的物品寻找新的归宿。故选D。
(　　)7.A.areas B.forms
C.factories D.ways
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据倒数第二段中的“Why break something down,why melt something down”可知,他不主张把东西拆开或熔掉,所以此处说的是保持那些东西原来的形态(forms)。故选B。
(　　)8.A.young B.wealthy
C.generous D.wasteful
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“Frugal (节俭的) is how he describes himself.”可知,他很节俭,所以是不浪费的(wasteful)。故选D。
(　　)9.A.charity B.online
C.brand D.chain
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“Frugal (节俭的) is how he describes himself.The clothes he’s wearing all came from”可知,他很节俭,所以衣服都是来自一家慈善(charity)商店。故选A。
(　　)10.A.cost B.strength
C.value D.shape
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“Why not leave it as a steel pipe Why not turn it into a 　12　 post (杆、柱) on a farm ”可知,此处表示当东西还有价值(value)的时候为什么要把它拆开,为什么要把它熔掉。故选C。
(　　)11.A.power B.water
C.courage D.time
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“An old oil-field pipe might be melted down and turned into a car bumper”并结合实际可知,一根旧的油田管道可能会被熔化,变成汽车保险杠,但这仍然需要大量的能量(power)来完成完全的改变。故选A。
(　　)12.A.wood B.plastic
C.bamboo D.fence
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“on a farm”可知,此处表示“为什么不把它变成农场的一根栅栏(fence)柱子”。故选D。
(　　)13.A.purchase B.transport
C.design D.manufacture
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“An old oil-field pipe”和“on a farm”可知,把油田的管道搬到农场去只需要运输(transport)成本。故选B。
(　　)14.A.destroy B.distribute
C.throw D.replace
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“about 7.6 billion tons of unwanted industrial materials”可知,美国的工厂每年制造和扔掉(throw)大约76亿吨不需要的工业材料。故选C。
(　　)15.A.lives B.colours
C.companions D.surfaces
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“finding new homes for thrown-away goods in their original 　7　”可知,Carson独特的生意为工业废弃物找到了新的生命(lives)。故选A。 UNIT 9　LEARNING
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul.The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world.Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class,my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy.When rounded to the nearest whole number,0.99=1.Somehow,I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1,there’s still a 0.01 difference.That means even if two things are only a little different,they are still different,so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9,which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999...repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation.The left side was unchangeable,objective: it contained a number that ended.On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times.Yet,somehow,these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed,I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence.The left side of the equation represents the unchangeable and clear boundaries of life:the specific date of your birth and,unfortunately,the unknown date of your death.Between these two points,there lies a vast and uncertain gap—life itself,filled with possibilities and unpredictability.The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is.Objective but imaginative.Unchangeable but limitless.Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out.Still,we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it.So possibly numbers can express ideas as equally well as words can.For now,let’s leave it at that:1=0.99999...and live a life like it.
(　　)1.What does the author emphasise about words in Paragraph 1
A.Their wide varieties. B.Their literary origins.
C.Their distinct sounds. D.Their expressive power.
(　　)2.What made the author find the equation fascinating
A.The repetition of a number.
B.The way two different numbers are equal.
C.The question the teacher raised.
D.The difference between the two numbers.
(　　)3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in Paragraph 6
A.Measured. B.Composed.
C.Mirrored. D.Influenced.
(　　)4.What is a suitable title for the text
A.The Perfect Equation B.Numbers Build Equations
C.An Attractive Question D.Words Outperform Numbers
B
To say that the child learns by imitation and that the way to teach is to set a good example oversimplifies.No child imitates every action he sees.Sometimes the example the parent wants him to follow is ignored while he takes over contrary patterns.Therefore we must turn to a more subtle theory than “Monkey see,monkey do”.
Look at it from the child’s point of view.Here he is in a new situation,lacking a ready response.He is seeking a response which will gain certain ends.If he lacks a ready response for the situation,and cannot reason out what to do,he observes a model who seems able to get the right result.In other words,the child looks for an authority or expert who can show what to do.
There is a second element at work in this situation.The child may attain his immediate goal only to find that his method brings criticism from people around.When shouting across the house achieves his immediate end of delivering a message,he is told that such an action is unpleasant,and that he should walk into the next room to say his words quietly.Thus,the desire to solve a problem is overlaid by the desire to solve it properly.One early thing the child learns is that he gets more affection and approval when his parents like his responses.If one is to maintain others’ support and his own self-respect,he must adopt responses his social groups approve.
In finding trial responses,the child does not choose models at random.He imitates the person who seems a good person to be liked,rather than a person whose social status he wishes to avoid.If the pupil wants to be a good violinist,he will observe and try to copy the techniques of capable players,rather than those who may most influence his approach to books.
Admiring one quality often leads us to admire a person as a whole,and he becomes an identifying figure.We regard some people as models over a wide range of situations,imitating much that they do.We know they are dependable and rewarding models because imitating them leads to success.
(　　)5.What does the author mean to do with the last sentence of the first paragraph
A.To compare children’s behaviours to monkeys’.
B.To tell us that children do not learn by imitation.
C.To warn that children should not learn by imitating their parents.
D.To show it is partial to regard imitation as “Monkey see,monkey do”.
(　　)6.According to the passage,what’s the first element at work when a child learns by imitation
A.The desire to please others.
B.The need to avoid criticism.
C.The need to ensure a safe result.
D.The desire to fit into a new culture.
(　　)7.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about
A.How children choose models.
B.How children learn by imitation.
C.The motives of children’s imitation.
D.The influence of children’s imitation.
(　　)8.Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A.Admiration for Children’s Imitation
B.Misunderstanding of Children’s Imitation
C.Children’s Imitation: Not a Simple Trick
D.Children’s Imitation: Not Unique to Humans
Ⅱ.语法填空
Every year on 14 March,students around the world put down their textbooks and pick up slices of pie to celebrate a unique and delicious holiday—Pi(π) Day.
Thinking of the first 3 digits (数位) of pi(3.14),you can quickly work out 1.　　　　 14 March was chosen as the date for Pi Day.In 2019,UNESCO set the day as the International Day of Mathematics to celebrate the beauty of maths and stress the essential role it plays in all aspects of our lives.
Pi Day was first celebrated in the US in 1988 at San Francisco’s Exploratorium,a museum of science and technology which 2.　　　　 (encourage) visitors to be hands-on.During the first celebration,Exploratorium’s employees marched around one of the circular 3.　　　　 (space) of the museum because pi is the rate of a circle’s circumference (周长) to its diameter.
As a celebration of the mathematical constant pi,Pi Day in China is to honour Zu Chongzhi,a Chinese mathematician who calculated pi as being 4.　　　　 3.1415926 and 3.1415927,a record in accuracy 5.　　　　 was not surpassed for over 800 years.
Pi Day is celebrated in 6.　　　　 (variety) ways across the world.In the US,schools usually hold activities related to pie,such as pie-eating contests or 7.　　　　 (simple) throwing pies towards each other.“In Germany,the celebration of Pi Day takes on a cultural twist,” said a 15-year-old German girl.Schools inspire students 8.　　　　 (express) their artistic side through pi-related art displays.These range from pi-inspired paintings to mathematical sculptures,training creativity within the field of mathematics.The country even built a 3-dimensional cityscape for Pi Day,9.　　　　 (use) different coloured blocks to represent each digit of pi.
So,this year’s Pi Day was no different.Pies 10.　　　　 (eat) up and numbers rolled as students across the globe came together yet again to honour the charm of pi and maths as a whole.
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
For thousands of years,people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else.“While we teach,we learn,” said Roman philosopher Seneca.Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date.They are documenting why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn,and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction.
Researchers have found that students who sign up to tutor others work harder to understand the material,recall it more accurately and apply it more effectively.Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who are learning only for their own sake.But how children,still learning themselves,teach others One answer.They can tutor younger kids.Some studies have found that first-born children are more intelligent than their later-born siblings (兄弟姐妹).This suggests their higher IQs result from the time they spend teaching their siblings.Now educators are experimenting with ways to apply this model to academic subjects.They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students,who in turn instruct middle school students on the topic.
But the most cutting-edge tool under development is a computerised character who learns,tries,makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world puter scientists have created an animated figure who has been “taught” about environmental science by hundreds of middle school students.Student teachers are motivated to help the animated figure master certain materials.While preparing to teach,they organise their knowledge and improve their own understanding.And as they explain the information to it,they identify problems in their own thinking.
Feedback from the computerised character further enhances the tutors’ learning.The computerised characters’ questions compel student tutors to think and explain the materials in different ways,and watching the agent solve problems allows them to see their knowledge put into action.
Above all,it’s emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning.Student tutors feel upset when their computerised characters fail,but happy when these virtual pupils succeed as they derive pride and satisfaction from someone else’s accomplishment.
(　　)1.What are researchers rediscovering through their studies
A.Seneca’s thinking is still applicable today.
B.Better learners will become better teachers.
C.Human intelligence tends to grow with age.
D.Philosophical thinking improves instruction.
(　　)2.What do we learn about the animated figure
A.It is a character in a popular animation.
B.It is a teaching tool under development.
C.It is a cutting-edge app in digital games.
D.It is a tutor for computer science students.
(　　)3.What is the key factor that benefits student tutors’ learning
A.Their sense of responsibility.
B.The learning strategy acquired.
C.Their emotional involvement.
D.The teaching experience gained.
(　　)4.What’s the author’s attitude towards student tutors’ learning
A.Opposed. B.Indifferent.
C.Ambiguous. D.Favourable.
B
(2025·四川绵阳模拟)
　　In my early years at school,I was struggling with some subjects.I used to be a mischievous boy in class and get really bad grades.It came as no surprise that I got an F and that made me really scared.So what I used to do was cover those grades up—I would turn the F into a B just to please my parents.Well,it didn’t work.After that,I knew I had to accept that failure and learn from it,and something good actually came from it.I started doing better with my grades.That F turned into a B naturally,and that B turned into an A.
Since childhood,we have been constantly taught to believe failure is really a shame and that we must drown ourselves in sorrow and guilt when we fail.Consequently,we endeavor to achieve commonly-believed success and stay away from failure.
Nevertheless,this is an entirely wrong approach.Life is full of ups and downs.From being a kid to transitioning into an adult,you will fail at many things in life.So it is impossible to ignore it.It is okay when failure happens.Actually,it only tells you about yourself.You get to learn about your true capabilities,what you are good at,and what you are not.
Whenever you face failure,never think that you are never going to recover from this.You must think of ways to better yourself.Did you know it took Thomas Edison 10,000 attempts to invent the light bulb J.K.Rowling encountered a lot of rejections before her Harry Potter took off.All is proof that you must learn from your failure,not ignore it!
As Winston Churchill put it,“Success is not final,failure is not fatal.”And it is the courage to continue that counts.
(　　)5.Why does the author mention his schooling experience in the first paragraph
A.To introduce the topic of the passage.
B.To highlight the significance of failure.
C.To indicate his great efforts in school.
D.To clarify his attitude towards success.
(　　)6.What does the common belief assume
A.Failure has been treated in an unfair way.
B.Failure should be just overlooked in our life.
C.We should feel ashamed and guilty of failure.
D.We should drown in sorrow triggered by failure.
(　　)7.How does the author mainly present his opinion according to the text
A.By making comparisons.
B.By listing examples.
C.By challenging the traditions.
D.By quoting celebrities’ mottoes.
(　　)8.What is probably the best title of the passage
A.Failure and Success,Intimate Friends
B.The More You Fail,the More You Succeed
C.From Failure to Success:Removing Barriers to Your Goal
D.From Setbacks to Comebacks:Uncovering the Path to Success
Ⅱ.七选五
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique.It involves explaining what you’re learning to others.By teaching what you’ve learnt from memory,you engage in active recall.1.　　　 It also ensures that you understand the topic,because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it.The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin with,choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand.2.　　　 The more interested you are,the faster you’ll grasp it.Moreover,a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
3.　　　 Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old.If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone,you can just teach it to an imaginary audience.But it works much better if you use a real person.They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding.4.　　　 Review your notes,reread books,or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept,test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person.This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn.5.　　　 You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else. However,with great efforts in mastering this method,you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A.It is mentally demanding.
B.This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C.Teach it to a five-year-old who would give you direct feedback.
D.Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E.Once you have chosen a topic,you can teach it to someone else.
F.Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G.When this happens,refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.必修　第三册
UNIT 7　ART
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
The Monet:the immersive experience,a captivating venture situated in the city of Liège,
attracts enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artistic realm of Claude Monet who was a luminary of the French Impressionist movement and a paragon of the nineteenth-century creativity.
This innovative exhibition,designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet’s works,utilises a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a 360-degree panoramic display.Employing the latest multimedia technology,the exhibition features monumental projections of Monet’s canvases,adorning the walls and floors of the venue.Accompanied by an auditory symphony,the aromatic essence of flora,and narrated descriptions delivered in a multitude of languages,it will give life into the artworks in an unprecedented manner.
To explore deeply into the French master’s universe,visitors will be ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers.Each spectacle is in its own right.These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet’s existence,but also provide the visitors with a wealth of novel encounters and perspectives into his life,his artistic endeavours,and his celebrated creations.
For those seeking logistical details:
The exhibition will commence from the coming month of March.
The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays,the doors will open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening.Fridays can extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening,while Saturdays will commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening.Sundays will follow a similar schedule,opening at the ninth hour of the morning and closing at the seventh hour of the evening,with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure.
The anticipated duration for the visit is estimated to span between sixty to seventy-five minutes.
The venue is located at Eglise Saint-Pholien,situated on Rue Saint-Pholien,with the postal code 4020 in the city of Liège.
For further inquiries,it is advisable to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions section pertaining to this immersive experience.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了“莫奈:沉浸式体验”展览的相关情况。
(　　)1.How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings
A.It offers stages to visitors.
B.It gives lectures on art.
C.It uses digital technology.
D.It provides language services.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第一、第二句可知,展览使用了先进的数字格式,包括360度全景展示,即该展览使用了数字技术帮助参观者们探索莫奈的画作。故选C。
(　　)2.What will visitors experience in the three rooms
A.A unique journey to Monet’s world.
B.An introductory tour of painters.
C.An exploration on French art.
D.An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,在三个主题展厅中,参观者们将体验到一次独特的旅程,深入了解莫奈的世界。故选A。
(　　)3.Which of the following will be a recommended visiting time
A.11:30 am (Wed,Feb.21).
B.4:00 pm (Sun,Apr.7).
C.8:30 am (Thur,Mar.28).
D.10:00 am (Tue,Mar.19).
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第五段“The exhibition will commence from the coming month of March.”和第六段“The operational hours...observing a closure.”可知,展览从3月开始,周一和周二休息,周三和周四营业时间为上午10点至晚上7点,周五闭馆时间延长至晚上8点,周六营业时间为上午9点至晚上8点,周日营业时间为上午9点至晚上7点。四个选项中,B项“4:00 pm (Sun,Apr.7)”符合时间表,是参观时间。故选B。
B
(2025·江苏常州模拟)
Vermander,a French professor at Fudan University’s School of Philosophy,has found a free mode of self-expression in Chinese ink paintings,who has created many Chinese ink paintings.
Born in France,Vermander has been fond of painting since childhood.However,impaired vision and hearing made it hard for him to advance his painting skills,and his brushwork was commented as not being “clean”.
The turning point came when Vermander made his first visit to China and was fascinated both by the history and the meanings of Chinese ink painting.“In this art form,I could find my own way of expression.I also realised that I could create much more freely than in classical Western painting,as even the ‘not clean’ part of my works can be a good part of an ink painting.So,I decided to shift my focus to Chinese ink painting,” Vermander says.Since then,he has visited many places across China to study Chinese painting.
“Every one of my Chinese ink paintings is also a philosophical statement,” he adds.For him,a good work—of either art or philosophy—should allow diversity in meaning,as each one can have a different connection to his work.Vermander regards his paintings as integrated expressions of himself with daily life.Through the ink brush,he hopes to show his inner explorations,and the movement of his heart.“What I like most in Chinese ink painting is the freedom it allows you.I am not skilled in Western painting as I have limited vision,and it is not my character to be cautious and careful.With Chinese ink painting,I could liberate my inner wildness.My only future goal is to have more time for painting—that’s it,” he says,laughing.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了法籍复旦大学教授 Vermander对中国水墨画的热爱。
(　　)4.What challenges did Vermander face in his early painting career
A.Physical problems.
B.Nationality issues.
C.Mental sufferings.
D.Colleagues’ jealousy.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However,impaired vision and hearing made it hard for him to advance his painting skills”可知,Vermander在绘画生涯早期面临的挑战是视力和听力的损伤,属于身体上的问题。故选A。
(　　)5.Why is Vermander interested in Chinese ink painting
A.Because of its wildness.
B.Because of its nature.
C.Because of his visits to China.
D.Because of his love for China.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知,他对中国水墨画产生兴趣的转折点是他第一次来中国时被水墨画的历史和内涵吸引,并认为其比西方绘画创作起来更自由,这些特点是水墨画的本质。故选B。
(　　)6.Which of the following is true about Vermander’s ink paintings
A.They are connected to his inner feelings.
B.They are criticised for not being clean.
C.They have a single and clear meaning.
D.They integrate Chinese and Western styles.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Through the ink brush,he hopes to show his inner explorations,and the movement of his heart.”可知,他的水墨画与他的内心感受相关。故选A。
(　　)7.What is the text mainly about
A.The style and techniques of Chinese ink painting.
B.The comparison between Western and Chinese art.
C.A foreigner finding himself in Chinese ink painting.
D.A phenomenon waiting for an art foreigner to explain.
【答案】 C
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文由法籍复旦大学教授Vermander通过中国水墨画找到自我表达方式展开,主要讲述了他与水墨画的渊源及他的创作理念,核心是“一位外国人在中国水墨画中找到自我”。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·八省联考)
Join the Friends and find the place
that’s right for you
·Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students,scholars,and alumni (校友).1.　　　.Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
·2.　　　
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
·What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
3.　　　.When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.4.　　　,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
·How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.5.　　　,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online at artmuseum.edu/support/become-a-member,or when you visit the Museum Store.
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成、会员身份的重要性、成为会员的好处及加入方式,并鼓励公众参与。
1.【答案】 G
【解析】 由上文“Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students,scholars,and alumni (校友).”可知,上文介绍了大学艺术博物馆之友的成员构成,强调其成员身份的多样性。选项G能承接上文,进一步说明了成员身份的多样性,符合题意。故选G。
2.【答案】 A
【解析】 由下文“As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support...all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.”可知,空处需要一个问句来引出会员身份的重要性。选项A提出了会员身份重要性的问题,符合题意。故选A。
3.【答案】 E
【解析】 该空是对“What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy ”这一问题的回答。下文“When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition...with other like-minded individuals.”进一步说明会员享有的各种好处。选项E与下文逻辑一致,概述会员可以拥有许多机会,符合题意。故选E。
4.【答案】 F
【解析】 由上文“Not only will you be actively participating in...share your love of art with other like-minded individuals.”及下文“and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings”可知,空处需要一个句子来列举会员所享有的好处。选项F具体提到了会员可以收到博物馆的季刊杂志,能承上启下,符合题意。故选F。
5.【答案】 C
【解析】 由上文“How do I join the Friends ”及下文“return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately”可知,空处需要一个句子来介绍加入Friends的方式。选项C提出完成会员申请表,且C选项中的the membership form与下文的it相对应,符合题意。故选C。
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
It’s difficult not to admire the talents of skilled musicians.Whether they are pianists,violinists or cellists,they have made great efforts to reach the highest levels of performance.But they say it’s never too late to learn.So what are the benefits for both children and adults in learning a musical instrument
Learning to play a musical instrument when growing up can improve hearing in adulthood.According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus,children who played musical instruments were better at recognising different frequencies (频率).This improved listening skill was carried over into later life.The adults who had once played an instrument were able to recognise sounds of different pitches (音高) more easily.
And it could also have some academic benefits.A study conducted by British Columbia University found that students who took part in music-related activities during grades 712 scored much higher in science,English and maths.
In addition,there are benefits for adults as well.Whether you choose to play the piano,pick a guitar or learn a drum,you could end up joining a band.This in turn could improve your social life,meeting other bandmates who are likeminded in their love of music.
So,whether you’re looking to improve your grades or your social life,maybe taking up an instrument could help you.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章探讨了学习乐器对儿童和成年人的益处。研究发现,学习乐器可以提高成年后的听力,同时对学生的学业也有积极影响。此外,学习乐器还能丰富成年人的社交生活。
(　　)1.According to the study by Dr Nina Kraus,what can playing a musical instrument bring to us
A.It can enrich children’s school life.
B.It can improve hearing in adulthood.
C.It can help children realise their dreams.
D.It can inspire children to become more responsible.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,根据Dr Nina Kraus的研究,学习演奏乐器可以提高成年后的听力。故选B。
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Playing the piano.
B.Picking a guitar.
C.Learning a drum.
D.Joining a band.
【答案】 D
【解析】 代词指代题。根据第四段中画线词前一句“Whether you choose to play the piano,pick a guitar or learn a drum,you could end up joining a band.”可知,无论你选择弹钢琴、弹吉他还是学打架子鼓,你最终都有可能加入一个乐队。加入乐队这一行为可以进一步改善你的社交生活。因此画线词与D选项“Joining a band.”表述的信息一致。故选D。
(　　)3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To share ways of relaxation.
B.To stress academic benefits.
C.To introduce practical musical skills.
D.To encourage readers to take up an instrument.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Whether they are pianists...in learning a musical instrument ”并通读全文可知,文章开头提到对技巧娴熟的音乐家的才能感到钦佩,并提到学习乐器永远不晚,然后列举了学习乐器的多个益处,包括提高听力、对学业有积极影响以及改善社交生活。这些都表明作者的意图是鼓励读者学习乐器。故选D。
B
(2025·广东高三模拟)
My first guitar lesson at age 10 left my fingers sore and my mind confused,yet I felt mysteriously drawn to this instrument.Though practice left my skin raw and my arms aching,the forming calluses became marks of honour.Gradually,the guitar transformed from a painful challenge to a trusted friend.It became my voice when words failed—helping me share feelings I couldn’t express aloud.
The guitar also connected me to others.One summer,my band performed at hospitals and nursing homes.Watching sick children dance and elderly listeners smile taught me the healing power of music.While travelling abroad,I communicated with foreign musicians through melodies when language barriers existed—our guitars built bridges where words couldn’t.
Each guitar holds a chapter of my life story.The classical guitar with warm tones witnessed my teenage growth.The bold 12-string guitar roared through my adventurous youth.My first electric guitar,chosen with my father decades ago,still carries the excitement of our bonding moment.Together,they are like a living diary of my journey.In tough times,the guitar comforted me.When my mother was ill,playing it eased my fears.It celebrated life’s joys too—winning my wife’s heart with love songs,entertaining my dancing children,and now listening to my son practise late at night—a continuation of our musical story.
I owe this lifelong passion to my mother’s wisdom.When I nearly quitted,she insisted,“True treasures demand effort.” She taught me that instruments aren’t mere objects—they’re mirrors of the soul,revealing our best selves.Everyone deserves to find their guitar,whether it’s a paintbrush,a soccer ball,or a notebook.What matters is how it helps us grow,connect,and discover life’s beautiful harmony.
Fifty years later,I realise the guitar didn’t just teach me music — it shaped who I am.Its strings still create the soundtrack of my life,reminding me that passion and determination can turn struggles into wonderful memories.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者学吉他的经历和吉他对其生活的影响。
(　　)4.What did the rough skin on the author’s fingertips symbolise
A.Mental pains from strict training.
B.Pride in overcoming difficulties.
C.Medical marks for finger injuries.
D.Confusion about guitar techniques.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,作者指尖的粗糙皮肤成了荣誉的标志,象征着克服困难后的自豪感。故选B。
(　　)5.What does the electric guitar mean to the author
A.It comforted his father.
B.It entertained elderly listeners.
C.It builds up his family ties.
D.It stands for his exciting youth.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“My first electric guitar,chosen with my father decades ago,still carries the excitement of our bonding moment.”可知,电吉他增进了作者和父亲的感情,对作者来说意味着增进了家庭关系。故选C。
(　　)6.What does the author advise everyone to do in Paragraph 4
A.Take a painting course.
B.Respect your mother’s wisdom.
C.Try less demanding instrument.
D.Discover a life-shaping tool.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句及第五段内容可知,作者建议每个人去找到自己的“吉他”,去发现一个能塑造人生的工具。故选D。
(　　)7.What can we learn from the author’s guitar journey
A.Passion transforms pains into treasures.
B.Enthusiasm facilitates guitar techniques.
C.Childhood hobbies shape career choices.
D.Mastering an instrument guarantees success.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,吉他的琴弦仍在谱写作者生活的乐章,提醒着作者激情和决心可以将奋斗转化为美好的回忆。由此可推知,从作者的吉他之旅中我们能学到激情能将痛苦转化为美好的回忆,这是一种财富。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
The Beauty of Creative Friendships
I recently walked through an incredible exhibition in Venice.It　1　 about 75 artworks that a Dutch-American artist created during the time he spent in Italy between 1959 and 1969.The pieces on show included his ink-on-paper drawings,some gestural drawings,landscapes and sculptures.
Born in 1904,DE Kooning spent the majority of his artistic career as a(n)　2　.But in 1969,while visiting Rome,he 　3　 an old friend,the sculptor Herzl Emanuel,who invited him to his studio and 　4　 him to try working with 　5　.
At age 65,DE Kooning　6　 his first sculptural works,13 small clay items.It was the 　7　 of a new artistic era for him,and over the next 15 years,sculpture became a(n) 　8　 and inseparable part of his career.
Later,after I left the exhibition,I was　9　 by how beautiful it was that DE Kooning began making sculptures because of the initial 　10　 and encouragement of his 　11　.It got me thinking about the often unrecognised role that some friendships play in the creative process of 　12　 across all types.
We often think about those friendships that journey deeply with us in our private lives,　13　 us through emotional ups and downs.But friendships that develop our professional selves are also 　14　.In offering courage,insight and clarity on the work that we produce,these friendships 　15　 the overall quality of our lives.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了荷兰裔美国艺术家DE Kooning在意大利的创作经历,以及他与雕塑家Herzl Emanuel的友谊如何激发了他的雕塑创作。
[语篇脉络]
(　　)1.A.mentioned B.sold
C.expressed D.displayed
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“about 75 artworks”可知,此处指展出(displayed)约75件艺术作品,故选D。
(　　)2.A.architect B.actor
C.painter D.photographer
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“ink-on-paper drawings,some gestural drawings,landscapes and sculptures”可知,他主要是一位画家(painter),故选C。
(　　)3.A.argued with B.ran into
C.dealt with D.relied on
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“while visiting Rome”以及下文“an old friend”可知,这里是指偶然遇到(ran into),故选B。
(　　)4.A.requested B.forced
C.encouraged D.ordered
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“to try working with”可知,这里是指鼓励(encouraged)他,故选C。
(　　)5.A.stone B.clay
C.wood D.glass
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“13 small clay items”可知,这里是指黏土(clay),故选B。
(　　)6.A.created B.discovered
C.purchased D.described
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“his first sculptural works”可知,这里是指创作(created),故选A。
(　　)7.A.rebirth B.recovery
C.beginning D.sign
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“a new artistic era”可知,这里是指新的艺术时代的开始(beginning),故选C。
(　　)8.A.minor B.irrelevant
C.hard D.significant
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“a new artistic era”以及下文“and inseparable part of his career”可知,这里是指雕塑成了他职业生涯中一个重要(significant)且不可分割的部分,故选D。
(　　)9.A.confused B.convinced
C.struck D.annoyed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文“how beautiful it was”可知,这里是指作者被打动(struck),故选C。
(　　)10.A.invitation B.desire
C.purpose D.decision
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文“who invited him to his studio and...him to try working with...”以及下文“and encouragement”可知,这里是指因为雕塑家Herzl Emanuel的邀请(invitation),故选A。
(　　)11.A.follower B.friend
C.teacher D.neighbour
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文“It got me thinking about...the creative process”可知,这里是指来自他的朋友(friend) Herzl Emanuel的邀请和鼓励,故选B。
(　　)12.A.writers B.visitors
C.scientists D.artists
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“a Dutch-American artist created during the time he spent in Italy between 1959 and 1969”可知,这里是指在各种类型的艺术家(artists)的创作过程中,故选D。
(　　)13.A.supporting B.ignoring
C.lecturing D.controlling
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“us through emotional ups and downs”可知,这里是指在我们经历情绪起伏动荡时支持(supporting)我们,故选A。
(　　)14.A.close B.priceless
C.brief D.innocent
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“and over the next 15 years,sculpture became a(n)...and inseparable part of his career”可知,这里是指促使我们变成更加专业的自己的友谊也是无价的(priceless),故选B。
(　　)15.A.maintain B.damage
C.assess D.improve
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“the overall quality of our lives”可知,这里是指这种友谊提高(improve)了我们生活的整体质量,故选D。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering on the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops (人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the mid-day sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitation and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Aamir, a boy with leather shoes 难过 羡慕 激动 努力归还 失败 惊喜
When In the mid-day
Where At the railway station
What Aamir found the boy’s black leather shoe left on the platform, and tried to throw it back but failed.
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict: Desire for the other shoe vs the attempt to return it Clue:Aamir shot for the shoe and then picked it up, holding it with both hands, but then tried to return it.
Theme The kindness in human nature
预设问题定走向 Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: How did Aamir throw the shoe Q2: What was the result Q3: How did Aamir and the boy react to the result
Para.2 But when he raised his head, Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: How did Aamir feel Q2: What did Aamir do then Q3: What was the boy’s reply
　　One possible version:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.The shoe flew in a perfect curved line in the air.Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe,as if enchanted,he was torn with the mixture of pleasure and disappointment.So old were his flip-flops that they broke again when Aamir ran urgently towards the train,gasping for air,which caused him to lose his balance and fall down heavily.A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body,Aamir froze and sighed in despair,feeling all efforts became useless when he found the shoe lying motionless on the ground.
But when he raised his head, Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.Surprisingly, what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes when he looked at the window was that the boy with a shining smile was waving his hand wildly in the air,yelling at the top of the voice “Thank you!” Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude, Aamir paced slowly, picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms.The golden sun sprinkled overthe earth,lighting up the gloomy, kissing the tears rolling down his face.
点津:Aamir’s eyes seized by the shoe为独立主格结构;as if enchanted为方式状语从句的省略,意为“似乎着了魔一样”,此句为情感描写;
So old were his flip-flops that...为so...that...的倒装结构,此句为动作描写; which引导非限制性定语从句;
A wave of sharp pain sweeping through his body为独立主格结构,侧重心理描写;
what unfolded before Aamir’s eyes为主语从句,意为“呈现在Aamir眼前的是”;when he looked at the window was that...为when引导的时间状语从句和that引导的表语从句;
Overwhelmed with intense relief and gratitude为形容词短语作状语;Aamir paced slowly, picked up shoes and locked them tight in his arms为动作链描写;
lighting up the gloomy, kissing the tears rolling down his face 为两个伴随状语。UNIT 9　LEARNING
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul.The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world.Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves.Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class,my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy.When rounded to the nearest whole number,0.99=1.Somehow,I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1,there’s still a 0.01 difference.That means even if two things are only a little different,they are still different,so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9,which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999...repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation.The left side was unchangeable,objective: it contained a number that ended.On the right was something endless,number repeating itself limitless times.Yet,somehow,these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed,I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence.The left side of the equation represents the unchangeable and clear boundaries of life:the specific date of your birth and,unfortunately,the unknown date of your death.Between these two points,there lies a vast and uncertain gap—life itself,filled with possibilities and unpredictability.The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is.Objective but imaginative.Unchangeable but limitless.Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out.Still,we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it.So possibly numbers can express ideas as equally well as words can.For now,let’s leave it at that:1=0.99999...and live a life like it.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在数学课上学到一个等式后的一些感悟。
(　　)1.What does the author emphasise about words in Paragraph 1
A.Their wide varieties.
B.Their literary origins.
C.Their distinct sounds.
D.Their expressive power.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可推知,作者在第一段主要强调了语言的表达力。故选D。
(　　)2.What made the author find the equation fascinating
A.The repetition of a number.
B.The way two different numbers are equal.
C.The question the teacher raised.
D.The difference between the two numbers.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,作者觉得这个等式很迷人,因为两个数字虽然不同,但是却被等号连接起来了。由此推知,作者觉得这个等式迷人是因为两个不同的数相等的方式。故选B。
(　　)3.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in Paragraph 6
A.Measured. B.Composed.
C.Mirrored. D.Influenced.
【答案】 C
【解析】 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“The left side...possibilities and unpredictability.”可知,作者躺在床上思考的是这个等式与我们的存在是多么相似,画线词paralleled意为“与……十分相似”,和C项意思相近。故选C。
(　　)4.What is a suitable title for the text
A.The Perfect Equation
B.Numbers Build Equations
C.An Attractive Question
D.Words Outperform Numbers
【答案】 A
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了作者在数学课上学到一个等式后的一些感悟。由此可知,A项“完美的等式”最适合作文章标题。故选A。
B
To say that the child learns by imitation and that the way to teach is to set a good example oversimplifies.No child imitates every action he sees.Sometimes the example the parent wants him to follow is ignored while he takes over contrary patterns.Therefore we must turn to a more subtle theory than “Monkey see,monkey do”.
Look at it from the child’s point of view.Here he is in a new situation,lacking a ready response.He is seeking a response which will gain certain ends.If he lacks a ready response for the situation,and cannot reason out what to do,he observes a model who seems able to get the right result.In other words,the child looks for an authority or expert who can show what to do.
There is a second element at work in this situation.The child may attain his immediate goal only to find that his method brings criticism from people around.When shouting across the house achieves his immediate end of delivering a message,he is told that such an action is unpleasant,and that he should walk into the next room to say his words quietly.Thus,the desire to solve a problem is overlaid by the desire to solve it properly.One early thing the child learns is that he gets more affection and approval when his parents like his responses.If one is to maintain others’ support and his own self-respect,he must adopt responses his social groups approve.
In finding trial responses,the child does not choose models at random.He imitates the person who seems a good person to be liked,rather than a person whose social status he wishes to avoid.If the pupil wants to be a good violinist,he will observe and try to copy the techniques of capable players,rather than those who may most influence his approach to books.
Admiring one quality often leads us to admire a person as a whole,and he becomes an identifying figure.We regard some people as models over a wide range of situations,imitating much that they do.We know they are dependable and rewarding models because imitating them leads to success.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章说明了孩子通过模仿进行学习,并介绍了模仿的原因和
对象。
(　　)5.What does the author mean to do with the last sentence of the first paragraph
A.To compare children’s behaviours to monkeys’.
B.To tell us that children do not learn by imitation.
C.To warn that children should not learn by imitating their parents.
D.To show it is partial to regard imitation as “Monkey see,monkey do”.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Sometimes the example...subtle theory than ‘Monkey see,monkey do’.”并结合第一段第一句中的“oversimplifies”可知,父母希望孩子效仿的例子被孩子忽视了,但孩子却从其他一些例子中接受了相反的模式,因此作者认为必须转向一种更巧妙的理论。由此可推知,作者想用第一段的最后一句证明:认为模仿就是单纯的“猴子看,猴子学”理论是片面的。故选D。
(　　)6.According to the passage,what’s the first element at work when a child learns by imitation
A.The desire to please others.
B.The need to avoid criticism.
C.The need to ensure a safe result.
D.The desire to fit into a new culture.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,小孩子模仿别人是为了在一个新的环境中让自己的行为举动获得一个安全可靠的结果。由此可知,当孩子通过模仿学习时,首要因素是确保安全结果的需要。故选C。
(　　)7.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about
A.How children choose models.
B.How children learn by imitation.
C.The motives of children’s imitation.
D.The influence of children’s imitation.
【答案】 A
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“He imitates the person...he wishes to avoid.”可知,这一段主要讲了孩子如何选择模仿对象。故选A。
(　　)8.Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A.Admiration for Children’s Imitation
B.Misunderstanding of Children’s Imitation
C.Children’s Imitation: Not a Simple Trick
D.Children’s Imitation: Not Unique to Humans
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读文章并结合第一段内容可知,本文介绍了孩子的模仿行为并不简单,并分别从“为何模仿”和“模仿谁”两个方面展开论述,证实了模仿背后大有乾坤,所以C项“Children’s Imitation:Not a Simple Trick”最适合作文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Every year on 14 March,students around the world put down their textbooks and pick up slices of pie to celebrate a unique and delicious holiday—Pi(π) Day.
Thinking of the first 3 digits (数位) of pi(3.14),you can quickly work out 1.　　　　 14 March was chosen as the date for Pi Day.In 2019,UNESCO set the day as the International Day of Mathematics to celebrate the beauty of maths and stress the essential role it plays in all aspects of our lives.
Pi Day was first celebrated in the US in 1988 at San Francisco’s Exploratorium,a museum of science and technology which 2.　　　　 (encourage) visitors to be hands-on.During the first celebration,Exploratorium’s employees marched around one of the circular 3.　　　　 (space) of the museum because pi is the rate of a circle’s circumference (周长) to its diameter.
As a celebration of the mathematical constant pi,Pi Day in China is to honour Zu Chongzhi,a Chinese mathematician who calculated pi as being 4.　　　　 3.1415926 and 3.1415927,a record in accuracy 5.　　　　 was not surpassed for over 800 years.
Pi Day is celebrated in 6.　　　　 (variety) ways across the world.In the US,schools usually hold activities related to pie,such as pie-eating contests or 7.　　　　 (simple) throwing pies towards each other.“In Germany,the celebration of Pi Day takes on a cultural twist,” said a 15-year-old German girl.Schools inspire students 8.　　　　 (express) their artistic side through pi-related art displays.These range from pi-inspired paintings to mathematical sculptures,training creativity within the field of mathematics.The country even built a 3-dimensional cityscape for Pi Day,9.　　　　 (use) different coloured blocks to represent each digit of pi.
So,this year’s Pi Day was no different.Pies 10.　　　　 (eat) up and numbers rolled as students across the globe came together yet again to honour the charm of pi and maths as a whole.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了世界各地庆祝圆周率日的各种方式。
1.【答案】 why
【解析】 考查宾语从句。分析句子可知,work out后接宾语从句,表示“为什么”,应用连接词why。 故填why。
2.【答案】 encourages
【解析】 考查时态和主谓一致。分析句子可知,定语从句在陈述事实,应用一般现在时,先行词为a museum of science and technology,从句谓语应用第三人称单数形式。故填encourages。
3.【答案】 spaces
【解析】 考查名词复数。one of后接名词复数。故填spaces。
4.【答案】 between
【解析】 考查介词。固定搭配between...and...,意为“在……和……之间”。故填between。
5.【答案】 that/which
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,先行词为a record in accuracy,设空处作定语从句的主语,指物,关系代词应用that或which。故填that/which。
6.【答案】 various
【解析】 考查形容词。设空处修饰名词,应用形容词various作定语。故填various。
7.【答案】 simply
【解析】 考查副词。设空处修饰动词,应用副词simply作状语。故填simply。
8.【答案】 to express
【解析】 考查动词不定式。固定搭配inspire sb to do sth,意为“激励某人做某事”。故填to express。
9.【答案】 using
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。设空处为非谓语动词,use与主语The country之间为主动关系,应用现在分词作状语。故填using。
10.【答案】 were eaten
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据下文“came”可知,本句为一般过去时,且主语与谓语之间为被动关系,所以应用一般过去时的被动语态。主语Pies为复数,be动词用were。故填were eaten。
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
For thousands of years,people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else.“While we teach,we learn,” said Roman philosopher Seneca.Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date.They are documenting why teaching is such a fruitful way to learn,and designing innovative ways for young people to engage in instruction.
Researchers have found that students who sign up to tutor others work harder to understand the material,recall it more accurately and apply it more effectively.Student teachers score higher on tests than pupils who are learning only for their own sake.But how children,still learning themselves,teach others One answer.They can tutor younger kids.Some studies have found that first-born children are more intelligent than their later-born siblings (兄弟姐妹).This suggests their higher IQs result from the time they spend teaching their siblings.Now educators are experimenting with ways to apply this model to academic subjects.They engage college undergraduates to teach computer science to high school students,who in turn instruct middle school students on the topic.
But the most cutting-edge tool under development is a computerised character who learns,tries,makes mistakes and asks questions just like a real-world puter scientists have created an animated figure who has been “taught” about environmental science by hundreds of middle school students.Student teachers are motivated to help the animated figure master certain materials.While preparing to teach,they organise their knowledge and improve their own understanding.And as they explain the information to it,they identify problems in their own thinking.
Feedback from the computerised character further enhances the tutors’ learning.The computerised characters’ questions compel student tutors to think and explain the materials in different ways,and watching the agent solve problems allows them to see their knowledge put into action.
Above all,it’s emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning.Student tutors feel upset when their computerised characters fail,but happy when these virtual pupils succeed as they derive pride and satisfaction from someone else’s accomplishment.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了通过教授知识来学习知识作为一种高效学习方式的重要性,以及现代科学家和教育工作者如何通过创新的方法和工具来强化和推广这种学习方式。
(　　)1.What are researchers rediscovering through their studies
A.Seneca’s thinking is still applicable today.
B.Better learners will become better teachers.
C.Human intelligence tends to grow with age.
D.Philosophical thinking improves instruction.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Now scientists are bringing this ancient wisdom up-to-date.”可知,研究人员的研究发现Seneca的思想今天仍然适用。故选A。
(　　)2.What do we learn about the animated figure
A.It is a character in a popular animation.
B.It is a teaching tool under development.
C.It is a cutting-edge app in digital games.
D.It is a tutor for computer science students.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句可知,这个动画人物是一种正在开发中的教学工具。故选B。
(　　)3.What is the key factor that benefits student tutors’ learning
A.Their sense of responsibility.
B.The learning strategy acquired.
C.Their emotional involvement.
D.The teaching experience gained.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Above all,it’s emotions one experiences in teaching that facilitate learning.”可知,情感参与是有利于学生教师学习的关键因素。故选C。
(　　)4.What’s the author’s attitude towards student tutors’ learning
A.Opposed. B.Indifferent.
C.Ambiguous. D.Favourable.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Researchers have found that...for their own sake.”可知,作者对学生教师的学习持赞许的态度。故选D。
B
(2025·四川绵阳模拟)
　　In my early years at school,I was struggling with some subjects.I used to be a mischievous boy in class and get really bad grades.It came as no surprise that I got an F and that made me really scared.So what I used to do was cover those grades up—I would turn the F into a B just to please my parents.Well,it didn’t work.After that,I knew I had to accept that failure and learn from it,and something good actually came from it.I started doing better with my grades.That F turned into a B naturally,and that B turned into an A.
Since childhood,we have been constantly taught to believe failure is really a shame and that we must drown ourselves in sorrow and guilt when we fail.Consequently,we endeavor to achieve commonly-believed success and stay away from failure.
Nevertheless,this is an entirely wrong approach.Life is full of ups and downs.From being a kid to transitioning into an adult,you will fail at many things in life.So it is impossible to ignore it.It is okay when failure happens.Actually,it only tells you about yourself.You get to learn about your true capabilities,what you are good at,and what you are not.
Whenever you face failure,never think that you are never going to recover from this.You must think of ways to better yourself.Did you know it took Thomas Edison 10,000 attempts to invent the light bulb J.K.Rowling encountered a lot of rejections before her Harry Potter took off.All is proof that you must learn from your failure,not ignore it!
As Winston Churchill put it,“Success is not final,failure is not fatal.”And it is the courage to continue that counts.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章主要论述了失败并不可耻,正视失败、从中学习才是成长的关键。
(　　)5.Why does the author mention his schooling experience in the first paragraph
A.To introduce the topic of the passage.
B.To highlight the significance of failure.
C.To indicate his great efforts in school.
D.To clarify his attitude towards success.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,作者通过个人经历引出文章核心议题——失败的价值。这是为了自然过渡到下文对“失败不应被视为耻辱,而应被视为成长机会”的论述。故选A。
(　　)6.What does the common belief assume
A.Failure has been treated in an unfair way.
B.Failure should be just overlooked in our life.
C.We should feel ashamed and guilty of failure.
D.We should drown in sorrow triggered by failure.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知,社会普遍认为失败是可耻的,人们应为此感到羞愧和内疚。故选C。
(　　)7.How does the author mainly present his opinion according to the text
A.By making comparisons.
B.By listing examples.
C.By challenging the traditions.
D.By quoting celebrities’ mottoes.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。作者在第四段列举了爱迪生和J.K.罗琳的事例,通过具体人物的失败经历证明“从失败中学习”的观点,由此可推知,作者的主要论证方式是举例。故选B。
(　　)8.What is probably the best title of the passage
A.Failure and Success,Intimate Friends
B.The More You Fail,the More You Succeed
C.From Failure to Success:Removing Barriers to Your Goal
D.From Setbacks to Comebacks:Uncovering the Path to Success
【答案】 D
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是根据文章第四段最后一句及最后一段内容可知,本文主要论述了失败并不可耻,正视失败、从中学习才是成长的关键。D项符合本文主题,最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner Richard Feynman developed a clever learning method known as the Feynman Technique.It involves explaining what you’re learning to others.By teaching what you’ve learnt from memory,you engage in active recall.1.　　　 It also ensures that you understand the topic,because you can only explain an idea if you truly understand it.The technique consists of four repeatable steps.
To begin with,choose a concept or topic you wish to fully understand.2.　　　 The more interested you are,the faster you’ll grasp it.Moreover,a personally interesting topic will keep you motivated and engaged.
3.　　　 Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old.If you’d rather avoid actually teaching someone,you can just teach it to an imaginary audience.But it works much better if you use a real person.They’ll be able to let you know when something isn’t clear.
While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding.4.　　　 Review your notes,reread books,or seek external help to ensure you have a complete understanding of the context before moving forward.
Now that you fully grasp the concept,test your understanding by trying to teach it to another person.This will help you identify any remaining areas of uncertainty you need to revisit.
The Feynman Technique is a great way for kids and grown-ups to learn.5.　　　 You need to actively think about the problem instead of passively reading or listening to someone else.However,with great efforts in mastering this method,you’ll see your learning results improve quicker than ever before.
A.It is mentally demanding.
B.This helps the information stick in your mind better.
C.Teach it to a five-year-old who would give you direct feedback.
D.Your curiosity about it will determine the pace of your learning.
E.Once you have chosen a topic,you can teach it to someone else.
F.Active engagement plays a key role in promoting deeper learning.
G.When this happens,refer back to the original material for the missing pieces.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要说明了物理学家兼诺贝尔奖得主理查德·费曼发明的被称为费曼技巧的一种学习方法。
1.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文内容可知,本空要说跟“这种学习方法的好处”有关的话题,所以B项“这有助于信息更好地留在你的脑海中。”能承接上文,符合语境。故选B。
2.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文“The more interested you are...motivated and engaged.”可知,本空要说跟“感兴趣和学习的关系”有关的话题,所以D项“你对它的好奇心将决定你的学习进度。”能引起下文,符合语境。故选D。
3.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据下文“Write notes and explain it in a way that makes sense to a five-year-old.”可知,本空要说跟“教给别人知识”有关的话题,所以E项“一旦你选择了一个主题,你就可以把它教给其他人。”能引起下文,符合语境。故选E。
4.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“While teaching you may discover gaps in your understanding.”可知,本空要说跟“出现这种情况的解决办法”有关的话题,根据下文“Review your notes...before moving forward.”可知,G项“当这种情况发生时,请回到原始材料中查找缺失的部分。”能承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
5.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“You need to...listening to someone else.”可知,积极地思考问题对精神要求很高,所以A项“这对精神要求很高。”能引起下文,符合语境。故选A。必修　第三册
UNIT 7　ART
题组训练1
Ⅰ.阅读
A
The Monet:the immersive experience,a captivating venture situated in the city of Liège,attracts enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artistic realm of Claude Monet who was a luminary of the French Impressionist movement and a paragon of the nineteenth-century creativity.
This innovative exhibition,designed to transport visitors into the very essence of Monet’s works,utilises a cutting-edge digital format that encompasses a 360-degree panoramic display.Employing the latest multimedia technology,the exhibition features monumental projections of Monet’s canvases,adorning the walls and floors of the venue.Accompanied by an auditory symphony,the aromatic essence of flora,and narrated descriptions delivered in a multitude of languages,it will give life into the artworks in an unprecedented manner.
To explore deeply into the French master’s universe,visitors will be ushered through a trilogy of thematic chambers.Each spectacle is in its own right.These chambers not only offer a glimpse into Monet’s existence,but also provide the visitors with a wealth of novel encounters and perspectives into his life,his artistic endeavours,and his celebrated creations.
For those seeking logistical details:
The exhibition will commence from the coming month of March.
The operational hours are as follows: On Wednesdays and Thursdays,the doors will open at the tenth hour of the morning and close at the seventh hour of the evening.Fridays can extend the closing time to the eighth hour of the evening,while Saturdays will commence at the ninth hour of the morning and conclude at the eighth hour of the evening.Sundays will follow a similar schedule, opening at the ninth hour of the morning and closing at the seventh hour of the evening,with Mondays and Tuesdays observing a closure.
The anticipated duration for the visit is estimated to span between sixty to seventy-five minutes.
The venue is located at Eglise Saint-Pholien,situated on Rue Saint-Pholien,with the postal code 4020 in the city of Liège.
For further inquiries,it is advisable to peruse the Frequently Asked Questions section pertaining to this immersive experience.
(　　)1.How does the exhibition help visitors explore Monet’s paintings
A.It offers stages to visitors. B.It gives lectures on art.
C.It uses digital technology. D.It provides language services.
(　　)2.What will visitors experience in the three rooms
A.A unique journey to Monet’s world.
B.An introductory tour of painters.
C.An exploration on French art.
D.An encounter with Monet-inspired artworks.
(　　)3.Which of the following will be a recommended visiting time
A.11:30 am (Wed,Feb.21). B.4:00 pm (Sun,Apr.7).
C.8:30 am (Thur,Mar.28). D.10:00 am (Tue,Mar.19).
B
(2025·江苏常州模拟)
Vermander,a French professor at Fudan University’s School of Philosophy,has found a free mode of self-expression in Chinese ink paintings,who has created many Chinese ink paintings.
Born in France,Vermander has been fond of painting since childhood.However,impaired vision and hearing made it hard for him to advance his painting skills,and his brushwork was commented as not being “clean”.
The turning point came when Vermander made his first visit to China and was fascinated both by the history and the meanings of Chinese ink painting.“In this art form,I could find my own way of expression.I also realised that I could create much more freely than in classical Western painting,as even the ‘not clean’ part of my works can be a good part of an ink painting.So,I decided to shift my focus to Chinese ink painting,” Vermander says.Since then,he has visited many places across China to study Chinese painting.
“Every one of my Chinese ink paintings is also a philosophical statement,” he adds.For him,a good work—of either art or philosophy—should allow diversity in meaning,as each one can have a different connection to his work.Vermander regards his paintings as integrated expressions of himself with daily life.Through the ink brush,he hopes to show his inner explorations,and the movement of his heart.“What I like most in Chinese ink painting is the freedom it allows you.I am not skilled in Western painting as I have limited vision,and it is not my character to be cautious and careful.With Chinese ink painting,I could liberate my inner wildness.My only future goal is to have more time for painting—that’s it,” he says,laughing.
(　　)4.What challenges did Vermander face in his early painting career
A.Physical problems. B.Nationality issues.
C.Mental sufferings. D.Colleagues’ jealousy.
(　　)5.Why is Vermander interested in Chinese ink painting
A.Because of its wildness. B.Because of its nature.
C.Because of his visits to China. D.Because of his love for China.
(　　)6.Which of the following is true about Vermander’s ink paintings
A.They are connected to his inner feelings.
B.They are criticised for not being clean.
C.They have a single and clear meaning.
D.They integrate Chinese and Western styles.
(　　)7.What is the text mainly about
A.The style and techniques of Chinese ink painting.
B.The comparison between Western and Chinese art.
C.A foreigner finding himself in Chinese ink painting.
D.A phenomenon waiting for an art foreigner to explain.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·八省联考)
Join the Friends and find the place
that’s right for you
·Who are the Friends of the University Art Museum
Friends are our neighbors from the local communities and beyond.They are families,students, scholars,and alumni (校友).1.　　　.Friends are united by a shared love for the arts and for the university,and by a desire to be part of a cultural community.Friends are interested and active in the life of the Art Museum.Friends are art lovers—just like you.
·2.　　　
As a Friend,your membership provides essential annual support to help sustain the continued excellence and diversity of the Museum’s educational programs.By joining the Friends,you help to guarantee that the Museum remains a welcoming place of shared enrichment for all visitors to experience,to enjoy,and to love.
·What benefits do members of the Friends enjoy
3.　　　.When you become a Friend of the University Art Museum,you also become part of a great tradition.Not only will you be actively participating in the life of the Museum,but you also will receive special opportunities to share your love of art with other like-minded individuals. 4.　　　,and they get invitations to exhibition openings,lectures,travel opportunities,and lively social gatherings.
·How do I join the Friends
Becoming a Friend is easy.5.　　　,return it with your annual membership fee in the attached envelope,and begin enjoying your benefits immediately.If you prefer,you may join online at artmuseum.edu/support/become-a-member,or when you visit the Museum Store.
A.Why does membership matter
B.How can I learn about the Friends
C.Simply complete the membership form
D.You can then see the full range of Friends benefits
E.Friends membership is your entry to many opportunities
F.Friends receive a subscription to the Museum’s quarterly magazine
G.Friends are people of all ages,interests,abilities,and cultural backgrounds
题组训练2
Ⅰ.阅读
A
It’s difficult not to admire the talents of skilled musicians.Whether they are pianists,violinists or cellists,they have made great efforts to reach the highest levels of performance.But they say it’s never too late to learn.So what are the benefits for both children and adults in learning a musical instrument
Learning to play a musical instrument when growing up can improve hearing in adulthood. According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus,children who played musical instruments were better at recognising different frequencies (频率).This improved listening skill was carried over into later life.The adults who had once played an instrument were able to recognise sounds of different pitches (音高) more easily.
And it could also have some academic benefits.A study conducted by British Columbia University found that students who took part in music-related activities during grades 7-12 scored much higher in science,English and maths.
In addition,there are benefits for adults as well.Whether you choose to play the piano,pick a guitar or learn a drum,you could end up joining a band.This in turn could improve your social life,meeting other bandmates who are likeminded in their love of music.
So,whether you’re looking to improve your grades or your social life,maybe taking up an instrument could help you.
(　　)1.According to the study by Dr Nina Kraus,what can playing a musical instrument bring to us
A.It can enrich children’s school life.
B.It can improve hearing in adulthood.
C.It can help children realise their dreams.
D.It can inspire children to become more responsible.
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Playing the piano. B.Picking a guitar.
C.Learning a drum. D.Joining a band.
(　　)3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To share ways of relaxation.
B.To stress academic benefits.
C.To introduce practical musical skills.
D.To encourage readers to take up an instrument.
B
(2025·广东高三模拟)
My first guitar lesson at age 10 left my fingers sore and my mind confused,yet I felt mysteriously drawn to this instrument.Though practice left my skin raw and my arms aching,the forming calluses became marks of honour.Gradually,the guitar transformed from a painful challenge to a trusted friend.It became my voice when words failed—helping me share feelings I couldn’t express aloud.
The guitar also connected me to others.One summer,my band performed at hospitals and nursing homes.Watching sick children dance and elderly listeners smile taught me the healing power of music.While travelling abroad,I communicated with foreign musicians through melodies when language barriers existed—our guitars built bridges where words couldn’t.
Each guitar holds a chapter of my life story.The classical guitar with warm tones witnessed my teenage growth.The bold 12-string guitar roared through my adventurous youth.My first electric guitar,chosen with my father decades ago,still carries the excitement of our bonding moment.Together,they are like a living diary of my journey.In tough times,the guitar comforted me.When my mother was ill,playing it eased my fears.It celebrated life’s joys too—winning my wife’s heart with love songs,entertaining my dancing children,and now listening to my son practise late at night—a continuation of our musical story.
I owe this lifelong passion to my mother’s wisdom.When I nearly quitted,she insisted,“True treasures demand effort.” She taught me that instruments aren’t mere objects—they’re mirrors of the soul,revealing our best selves.Everyone deserves to find their guitar,whether it’s a paintbrush,a soccer ball,or a notebook.What matters is how it helps us grow,connect,and discover life’s beautiful harmony.
Fifty years later,I realise the guitar didn’t just teach me music — it shaped who I am.Its strings still create the soundtrack of my life,reminding me that passion and determination can turn struggles into wonderful memories.
(　　)4.What did the rough skin on the author’s fingertips symbolise
A.Mental pains from strict training.
B.Pride in overcoming difficulties.
C.Medical marks for finger injuries.
D.Confusion about guitar techniques.
(　　)5.What does the electric guitar mean to the author
A.It comforted his father. B.It entertained elderly listeners.
C.It builds up his family ties. D.It stands for his exciting youth.
(　　)6.What does the author advise everyone to do in Paragraph 4
A.Take a painting course. B.Respect your mother’s wisdom.
C.Try less demanding instrument. D.Discover a life-shaping tool.
(　　)7.What can we learn from the author’s guitar journey
A.Passion transforms pains into treasures.
B.Enthusiasm facilitates guitar techniques.
C.Childhood hobbies shape career choices.
D.Mastering an instrument guarantees success.
Ⅱ.完形填空
The Beauty of Creative Friendships
I recently walked through an incredible exhibition in Venice.It　1　 about 75 artworks that a Dutch-American artist created during the time he spent in Italy between 1959 and 1969.The pieces on show included his ink-on-paper drawings,some gestural drawings,landscapes and sculptures.
Born in 1904,DE Kooning spent the majority of his artistic career as a(n)　2　.But in 1969,while visiting Rome,he 　3　 an old friend,the sculptor Herzl Emanuel,who invited him to his studio and 　4　 him to try working with 　5　.
At age 65,DE Kooning　6　 his first sculptural works,13 small clay items.It was the 　7　 of a new artistic era for him,and over the next 15 years,sculpture became a(n) 　8　 and inseparable part of his career.
Later,after I left the exhibition,I was　9　 by how beautiful it was that DE Kooning began making sculptures because of the initial 　10　 and encouragement of his 　11　.It got me thinking about the often unrecognised role that some friendships play in the creative process of
　12　 across all types.
We often think about those friendships that journey deeply with us in our private lives,　13　 us through emotional ups and downs.But friendships that develop our professional selves are also
　14　.In offering courage,insight and clarity on the work that we produce,these friendships
　15　 the overall quality of our lives.
(　　)1.A.mentioned B.sold C.expressed D.displayed
(　　)2.A.architect B.actor C.painter D.photographer
(　　)3.A.argued with B.ran into C.dealt with D.relied on
(　　)4.A.requested B.forced C.encouraged D.ordered
(　　)5.A.stone B.clay C.wood D.glass
(　　)6.A.created B.discovered C.purchased D.described
(　　)7.A.rebirth B.recovery C.beginning D.sign
(　　)8.A.minor B.irrelevant C.hard D.significant
(　　)9.A.confused B.convinced C.struck D.annoyed
(　　)10.A.invitation B.desire C.purpose D.decision
(　　)11.A.follower B.friend C.teacher D.neighbour
(　　)12.A.writers B.visitors C.scientists D.artists
(　　)13.A.supporting B.ignoring C.lecturing D.controlling
(　　)14.A.close B.priceless C.brief D.innocent
(　　)15.A.maintain B.damage C.assess D.improve
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Other Shoe
Shoes are made for walking.But Aamir,a homeless Indian boy,doubted it.Wandering on the noisy railway platform,he found one of his flip-flops (人字拖鞋) broken again.He hurried to a corner,sat down and tried to fix it,his bare foot pressing awkwardly against the ground.However,it was beyond repair.
He gave up and looked around aimlessly,staring at people’s shoes.Suddenly,his eyes were drawn to two boyish legs wearing flawlessly white socks and equally perfect black leather shoes,which were glittering in the mid-day sun.It was a boy of his age.He couldn’t treasure his possession too much,obviously,because every ten seconds,he stopped,bent down and carefully wiped a dust or two from his shoes.His father was constantly glancing over and urging him,“Hurry up! The train is coming!”
Aamir’s eyes followed the father and son,but mostly the leather shoes,as if enchanted (被施魔法的).Imagining himself wearing them,the comfort from the good leather,jaw-dropping look on his friends’ faces,he couldn’t help cracking a big smile.
The bell of the train drew him back; the fancy-shoe boy and his father were about to get aboard.They tried to crowd into the doorway.However,the instant the boy entered the compartment (车厢),one of his shoes fell off and before he could pick it up,the train began to pull away.
The shoe was now lying alone on the platform.Aamir’s eyes lit up with excitement.Like an arrow,he shot for the shoe and then picked it up,holding it with both hands.After a few seconds of hesitation and looking from the shoe to the train and back,he began racing—with only one good shoe,his flip-flop.
He held the leather shoe up,trying to pass it to the boy through the window,who was desperately reaching out his hand as well.However,it was never close enough.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train.
Paragraph 2:
But when he raised his head,Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　
When
Where
What
Conflict & Clue Conflict: Clue:
Theme
Para.1 That left Aamir no choice but to throw the shoe onto the train. Q1: Q2: Q3:
Para.2 But when he raised his head, Aamir saw the other shoe thrown out of the window. Q1: Q2: Q3:

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